Tyrant Sky Martial Soul

Chapter 1119: Chapter 119: Defending Dignity

”Your Grace, Lingxiao has been granted the title of King of Heavenly Dragon by the imperial court, a rank even higher than Duke of Eastern Province, and he is only sixteen.”

Lin Qian didn’t spell it out, but his words already made his stance clear.

”Slap!”

A loud slap echoed at the entrance of Turtle Island, drawing the attention of many.

But after seeing Ming Liu, nearly everyone lowered their heads.

Hating their lack of power to intervene in such injustice.

Hating the sight of a good woman being bullied by that bastard, yet not daring to step in.

”You wretched woman, can’t you appreciate kindness? Our Young Marquis has taken a fancy to you; that’s your good fortune, yet you really think too highly of yourself?”

The one who struck the blow wasn’t Ming Liu, but one of the guards.

The guard, having been slapped by Ming Liu, felt aggrieved but dared not vent his anger on Ming Liu.

At that moment, he found a target for his frustration—Lin Qian.

Of course, he dared to hit Lin Qian because he knew her reply had angered Ming Liu, and as a lackey, it was natural for him to act on behalf of his master.

Lin Qian held her face, looking coldly at the guard.

In terms of strength, she was superior to the guard.

The guard dared to hit her only because he relied on the power of the Duke of Eastern Province’s family.

”What’s with that look? You dare to glare at me? Believe it or not, I could slap you to death! Not even that idol Lingxiao of yours would dare to let out a peep.”

The guard, pointing his finger at Lin Qian, cursed: ”You dare compare yourself to our Young Marquis with that lowly commoner’s attitude, seems like you’re really courting death.”

Ming Liu stood there smirking delightedly.

Feeling great to have his minion vent his anger for him, sparing him the effort.

”You heard it, even my subordinate knows Lingxiao is nothing but a lowly commoner; what nonsense about some bastard king, it’s all just our Imperial Family’s say-so. If we say he is, then he is; if we say he isn’t, he is less than nothing.”

Ming Liu spoke with a smug smile.

Like a victor showing off his power.

Not far from the entrance, there were three individuals.

Lingxiao, Moon Lady, Leng Mei.

They had also just arrived in the Eastern Province, and after looking at the information about it, Lingxiao knew that Turtle Island was a prize worth competing for.

Upon arriving in the Eastern Province, it was essential to take control of Turtle Island, even if that meant offending the so-called Duke of Eastern Province.

After all, the Eastern Province originally belonged to the imperial court, to the official residence of the Eastern Province, which the Duke had seized for his personal profit and cultivation; Lingxiao was merely reclaiming it.

Ji Mingkong had taken Dark Stinger agents into the city to investigate.

He, along with Moon Lady and Leng Mei, was observing the situation on Turtle Island.

To reclaim Turtle Island, they needed a point of entry.

Little did they expect to come upon such a scene so soon.

”Master, that is Ming Liu, the only son of the Duke of Eastern Province. Such exploitation of the locals is but a minor act for him; what’s truly audacious is that he’s colluding with pirates from the True Demon Empire, constantly harming the coastal commoners.”

Leng Mei pointed at Ming Liu and said: ”I spent some time here on Divine Phoenix Continent before, so I’m very clear about these matters. When pirates raided the villagers, the Duke of Eastern Province wouldn’t send troops, or he would delay sending them.

After pirates looted the place, they would share the spoils with them, utterly filthy to the core.”

Ling Xiao looked at Ming Liu, and then glanced at the young girl.

Although they were strangers, he was now the Heavenly Dragon King of the Eastern Province, the lord of a city.

That Lin Qian was also one of his people.

He certainly wouldn’t be happy to see his own people bullied by tyrants.

Moreover, Ming Liu repeatedly called him ”lowly commoner,” clearly not putting him, the city lord, in his eyes. If he did not teach him a lesson, how could he command respect from others in the future?

”Young master, there’s no need to be polite with this kind of bitch. I’ll have her tied up and sent to your residence right away. After you’ve had your fun, reward her to me, and let me have my share of enjoyment too.”

That guard snickered.

”Hahaha, it’s your sharp thinking that I admire. In the Eastern Province, those who don’t drink the toast will drink the penalty, and that’s exactly what should befall such a bitch. Go on, tie her up and send her to my room. After I have had my fill, I’ll certainly let you all have a taste.”

At this moment, Ming Liu had dropped all pretenses and revealed his ugliest face, intending to forcefully have his way.

In his view, it was the good fortune of this woman that he deigned to notice her. Yet, she not only refused to give him face but also dared to say in front of everyone that he was not as good as that ”lowly commoner” Ling Xiao.

If that was the case, this woman would not even dream of cultivating on Turtle Island for the rest of her life. Tired of her, he would send her to the Qinglou and see if she would dare to be so ungrateful again.

”Shameless!”

Lin Qian was trembling with anger.

Although she had heard that the father and son of the Duke of the Eastern Province were no good, due to her long time in closed-door cultivation, she did not fully comprehend the extent of their shamelessness.

Hearing Ming Liu saying this, she really wanted to kill the man, regardless of the consequences!

”Shameless? Heh, today, this young master will indeed show you shamelessness! What a joke, within this territory of Eastern Province, whoever I wish to play with, I can have. You actually dare to refuse? Truly as bold as a bear’s heart and a leopard’s gall.”

Ming Liu showed a shameless and sinister smile.

”What are you still looking at? Do it, let this human woman enjoy some ’fortune.’”

The guard, with a sneer on his lips, called a few others and pounced on Lin Qian.

”Even if I die today, I won’t let you have your way! Lord Lingxiao will avenge me!”

Lin Qian drew her sword to fight.

And indeed, she was quite powerful. With a single stroke of her sword, she seriously wounded a guard.

After all, her cultivation level was not low, and those mere Transcendent Realm Martial Artists, how could they possibly be her match.

”Young Marquis, let this servant act on your behalf. In return, I only ask for a few days of cultivation on Turtle Island after the deed is done.”

The middle-aged woman who had been standing by once again spoke up.

She was a martial artist with a Cultivation Level of Taiji Heaven in the Heavenly Human Realm, stronger than Lin Qian.

”You? Of course, there’s no problem. As long as you capture her alive, I will not only give you three days of cultivation time, but I can also introduce you to my father. My father really likes women who are still charming at your age. If you serve him well, there will be plenty of benefits for you in the future.”

Ming Liu looked at the middle-aged woman and smiled.

”Thank you, Young Marquis, for your generosity.”

The middle-aged woman clearly saw this as a boon. Unlike Lin Qian’s strong resistance, she was eager for it.

”Lin Qian, hear my advice. Apologize to the Young Marquis and serve him well. His magnanimity might provide you with an opportunity to turn a new leaf. What’s Ling Xiao after all? He’s just a lowly commoner. Why can’t you understand?”

The middle-aged woman turned her head, looking at Lin Qian with a smiling face.

It was as if she was about to hit the jackpot today.

”I would rather die!”

Lin Qian shook her head. Everyone has their aspirations, and she absolutely would not engage in such dirty deeds.